About this album
Where they were
Released on August 31, 1978, 'Live and More' came during Donna Summer's commercial peak, following her acclaimed albums 'Love to Love You Baby' and 'I Remember Yesterday'. This live album showcased her versatility as a performer and solidified her status as the 'Queen of Disco' while featuring both new material and beloved hits.
Why it matters
The album reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, highlighting Summer's immense popularity at the time. It also received critical acclaim for its energetic performances and production, further cementing her influence in the disco era. Notably, 'Last Dance' from this album won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Essential tracks
- "Last Dance" — This track exemplifies Summer's ability to blend emotional depth with danceable rhythms, making it a disco anthem that resonates with audiences.
- "I Feel Love" — 'I Feel Love' showcases pioneering electronic disco production that influenced countless artists and genres beyond its time.
- "My Man Medley: The Man I Love / I Got It Bad and That Ain’t Good / Some of These Days" — This medley highlights Summer's vocal range and interpretative skills, transitioning seamlessly between classic standards and her own style.
- "Love to Love You Baby" — 'Love to Love You Baby' remains one of Summer's signature songs, blending sensuality with groundbreaking production that defined disco music.
Release Date
August 31, 1978
Artist Origin
United States
Tracklist
- 1 Once Upon a Time 3:03
- 2 Fairy Tale High 2:20
- 3 Faster and Faster to Nowhere 2:09
- 4 Spring Affair 2:34
- 5 Rumour Has It 2:34
- 6 I Love You 3:38
- 7 Only One Man 2:06
- 8 I Remember Yesterday 3:52
- 9 Love’s Unkind 2:37
- 10 My Man Medley: The Man I Love / I Got It Bad and That Ain’t Good / Some of These Days 6:25
- 11 The Way We Were 3:23
- 12 Mimi’s Song 4:34
- 13 Try Me, I Know We Can Make It 4:24
- 14 Love to Love You Baby 3:23
- 15 I Feel Love 6:54
- 16 Last Dance 5:50
- 17 Theme from The Deep (Down, Deep Inside) 6:06